SUPPLEMENT Industry 4.0 & Smart Factories
STEGO’s new IIoT platform off ers reliable upgrade to Industry 4.0
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n November 2020, STEGO launched its new IIoT platform: STEGO CONNECT. The new Software- as-a-Service (SaaS) is the latest contribution to the Industry 4.0 technology, providing user-friendly access to network and control sensors and actuators based on the IO-Link protocol. Data storage and software functionality are centrally organised in the STEGO CONNECT cloud. Freely confi gurable dashboards, alerts and workfl ows give users full control of their digitalisation projects. The IIoT- based solution promises to reduce the initial hurdles in individual digitalisation projects, particularly for SMEs. When it comes to IT infrastructure, even companies open to digitalisation face challenges. Resources, time or IT expertise are often lacking in companies, such that expertise for cloud connection and data management needs to be bought in from external consultants and service providers. STEGO CONNECT is positioned as a solution ready for immediate use.
Easy set-up and networking The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) always begins with network establishment. STEGO CONNECT makes initial set-up easy for users. Connected devices are automatically detected, without any user intervention, and included in the central device management module. Zoomable visualisation of the device hierarchy also provides the user with a drill-down overview of extensive and complex IO-Link device installations. The fi rst step in the virtualisation of the user’s application is complete. The functions and start parameters of the connected IO-
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Link sensors and actuators are now also stored in CONNECT and ready for further adaptation.
Users now parametrise the connected IO-Link devices in accordance with the respective individual requirements that they want to control centrally in the cloud. A continuous stream of data is collected and processed in real time on the edge computer in the STEGO CONNECT system platform. Users receive an immediate virtual image of their actual application as a decision-making tool for automations and alerts. A range of visualisation options in the confi gurable dashboard and export functionalities give the user the freedom to use the collected data to gain knowledge about the performance of their application scenario. Thus, data is used as a basis for fault detection and correction, and optimisation. The unique feature of STEGO CONNECT is its ability to not only collect IO-Link data but to also use it to specifi cally and automatically control IO-Link actuators. All parameters for this
can be confi gured at edge computing level from the cloud.
Workflows via drag and drop In the IIoT, every physical site is just an IP address away, regardless of whether it is on your factory premises or a remote location anywhere on the planet. The central control of localised systems ensures that the people responsible are constantly “on site” in genuine environmental conditions, and can re-adjust their system according to requirements. Systems are parametrised and confi gured in the cloud. It is easy to create complex workfl ows with STEGO CONNECT using the intuitive drag and drop editor. Even users without any programming knowledge can set up complex processes that trigger control commands and alerts based on sensor data or processed data. STEGO CONNECT is independent of any manufacturer of IO-Link sensors and actuators, which can easily and reliably be integrated into an intuitive automation system. There’s a subscription package for its cloud service to mark the launch of its IIoT platform solution. The business model is priced at a monthly fee of €99 for each edge box installed in the system. There are also plans to launch an enterprise solution, which off ers consultancy services for implementation and customised software programming for customers, as well as a white label option.
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28 December/January 2021 | Automation CONTACT:
STEGO UK
www.stego.co.uk www.stego-connect.com/en
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